Best pizza ovens under £250

In its favour

• Switch between wood pellets for flavour and gas for quick, reliable heat, as the maker describes.
• Push-button piezo ignition lights the gas instantly, with no matches needed.
• A pizza paddle, pellet shovel and carry bag are included, plus foldable legs.

Good to know

• The listing does not explain how you change from one fuel to the other, so read the manual first.
• Only a 1 year guarantee is stated, and no exact heat-up time is given.

In its favour

• An L-shaped burner heats from the back and side, and the 360° rotating stone helps even out the bake.
• The kit includes a rain cover, regulator and hose, peel and cutter, so it is ready to cook.
• A long handle and adjustable heat control are listed for steadier control of the flame.

Good to know

• At 15.8 kg it is heavier than the Tefal or Ooni here, so it suits a fixed spot better than travel.
• The listed dimensions look too small for a 30 cm oven, so check the real size before planning space.

In its favour

• Arrives with a folding peel, infrared temperature gun, carry case and regulator and hose, so little else is needed.
• The listing states a 5 year guarantee on registration, longer than most ovens in this guide.
• Comes with a camping regulator as well as a standard one, so it can run from camping gas away from home.

Good to know

• The title gives 10.5 kg but the specs list 17.6 kg, so check the real weight before buying for travel.
• The stated top temperature of 450°C is lower than the 500°C claimed by several rivals here.

In its favour

• Rotate the stone with a handle to even out browning, rather than lifting the pizza with a peel.
• The listing states 500°C in 10 to 15 minutes and a 12 or 13 inch pizza in about 1 minute.
• A UK gas regulator, 13 inch round stone, aluminium peel and protective cover are all included.

Good to know

• The front is open-plan, so on a windy evening the flame may need a sheltered spot.
• The listing does not state the warranty period or the burner layout.

In its favour

• Takes 14 inch pizzas, giving more room to turn and more pizza than a 12 inch oven.
• A 12 mm cordierite stone and built-in thermometer are listed, with a 15 minute heat time.
• Foldable legs and a 2 year warranty are stated by the seller.

Good to know

• The listing does not say whether a regulator and hose are included, so plan to buy one.
• No maximum temperature is stated, and at 18 kg it is the heaviest oven in this guide.

In its favour

• A stated 15 minute heat-up is among the quickest of the 12 inch ovens here.
• The maker states 500°C and pizza in about 60 seconds once the stone is hot.
• Fold-out legs and a simple stone insert make setup quick, according to the listing.

Good to know

• The listing does not give dimensions, so measure your table against Ooni's own figures.
• Regulator and hose are not included, and it is a renewed unit with a 1 year limited warranty.

In its favour

• The maker states 460°C after an 18 minute preheat and pizza in 90 seconds or less.
• A square 12 by 12 inch stone uses the floor fully for a 12 inch pizza.
• Folding legs and tool-free assembly make it easy to set up and pack away.

Good to know

• You need to turn the pizza often by hand, as the maker's own instructions say.
• Warranty is listed as 1 year in the specs but more than 24 months in a bullet, so confirm it.

In its favour

• Setup is quick according to the listing: unfold the legs, place the stone and connect a gas bottle.
• A UK gas regulator comes in the box, along with the 13 inch stone.
• The stone lifts out for cleaning, and the maker states pizzas take about 60 seconds.

Good to know

• The stated 950°C is far above any other oven here, so treat that figure with caution.
• No warranty, burner layout or dimensions are given in the listing.